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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Meridian, MS?

The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 749 miles / 1205 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 38 minutes.

Meridian Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Meridian to Grand Rapids

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 748.563 miles
  • 1204.695 kilometers
  • 650.483 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 749.772 miles
  • 1206.641 kilometers
  • 651.534 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Meridian to Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Meridian to Grand Rapids generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Airport information

Origin Meridian Regional Airport
City: Meridian, MS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEI
ICAO Code: KMEI
Coordinates: 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W
Destination Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W